Equality of Opportunity
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (971 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0674004221 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Roemer argues that there is consequently a "before" and an "after" in the notion of equality of opportunity: before the competition starts, opportunities must be equalized, by social intervention if need be; but after it begins, individuals are on their own. The different views of equal opportunity should be judged according to where they place the starting gate which separates "before" from "after." Roemer works out in a precise way how to determine the location of the starting gate in the different views.. John Roemer points out that there are two views of equality of opportunity that are widely held today. The second states that society should do what it can to level the playing field among persons who compete for positions, especially during their for
Roemer's combination of the techniques of economics and philosophy throws down a challenge to those in both disciplines. Proposes that the equal-opportunity policy must equalize, in an average sense, the educational achievements of all types of people but not equalize the achievements within types, which differ according to effort. A dash of political science may rein in what we can make of his account, but Equality of Opportunity is a very important work of metaphysical welfare economics. He believes he has sorted out equal opportunity, to leave us only with questions of personal
Superb This is a brilliant, thoughtful and concise explanation of the equality of opportunity concept that blends ideas from economics and philosophy to provide deep insights into the theoretical and practical implications of equalizing opportunity. It will become the benchmark on the topic for many years to come.
. and A. Roemer is Elizabeth S. John E. Varick Stout Professor of Political Science and Economics at Yale University